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Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry. Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.

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October 10, 202625 min

Oct. 10, 2026 | Weekend Drive: Shawn Fain goes for 2nd UAW term; gas guzzlers pile up on lots

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down Shawn Fain’s bid for a second term as UAW president, Nissan’s weakest global sales in decades , and dealership lots piling up with trucks and SUVs .

October 9, 202623 min

Oct. 9, 2026 | What DIY repair boom means for dealers; Chevy invests in its small crossovers

Sanderson Ford’s Tom Duenkel Jr. unpacks the rise of DIY auto repairs and what it means for service drives. Plus, Chevy refreshes the Trax and Trailblazer small crossovers and F&I profits hit a record high .

October 8, 202625 min

Oct. 8, 2026 | North America auto execs talk investment, China; Porsche nixes U.S. factory

North American chiefs from GM, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai talk U.S. investment and China’s threat. Plus, Porsche’s CEO unveils a turnaround plan and rules out a U.S. factory.

October 7, 202625 min

Oct. 7, 2026 | Experts spar over China’s automotive rise; Honda delays CR-V

A panel of global auto experts at Automotive News Congress unpacks what the West misunderstands about China’s electric vehicle rise . Plus, Honda delays the CR-V , Nissan’s sales slump , and Stellantis rethinks supplier relations .

October 6, 202619 min

Oct. 6, 2026 | Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz on $26 billion U.S. investment; Europe reaches EV record

Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz talks about Hyundai’s $26 billion U.S. investment and more. Europe’s EV share reaches a record . Plus, most car buyers don’t know what F&I products they bought .

October 5, 202620 min

Oct. 5, 2026 | Tesla’s Q3 deliveries beat expectations; GMC’s Denali, AT4 gamble

Tesla’s third-quarter global deliveries topped expectations as its core business stabilizes. GMC pushes into premium Denali and AT4 trims . Plus, C.J. Finn of PwC talks about the state of the electric vehicle market and robotaxis.

October 4, 202613 min

Oct. 4, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Ford CEO Jim Farley on skilled trades and the China threat

Ford CEO Jim Farley tells Automotive News Publisher KC Crain why America’s skilled trades shortage threatens the country’s AI and reshoring ambitions, then turns to a passionate warning about Chinese automakers’ global export surge .

October 3, 202623 min

Oct. 3, 2026 | Weekend Drive: ‘D-Day’ warning on China and the industry’s hiring freeze pattern

Larry P. Vellequette and Michael Martinez break down the biggest moments from the 50th Automotive News Congress, including a stark warning from top executives on Chinese market access.

October 2, 202625 min

Oct. 2, 2026 | Toyota’s September surge; AI and the retail customer journey

Toyota posts a September sales jump while the Detroit 3 struggle in Q3. Volvo scraps its 2026 outlook . Plus, industry leaders discuss who really owns the customer relationship in the age of AI.

October 1, 202621 min

Oct. 1, 2026 | CEO Antonio Filosa on Stellantis “reset,” China at AN Congress

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa talks reset, turnaround and China with Publisher KC Crain at the Automotive News Congress in Detroit. Plus, Honda, Hyundai and Kia post September sales gains .